September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Convene
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1.1 Call to Order
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Type: Procedural
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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Type: Procedural
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1.3 Roll Call
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Type: Procedural
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2. Preliminary Items
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2.1 Approval of Agenda
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
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2.2 Approval of Minutes - Regular Board Meeting, August 10, 2026
Description:
Type: Action, Minutes
Background: The meeting minutes are considered DRAFT until approved by the Board.
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3. Recognitions
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3.1 CTE Students of the Month
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee and Mr. Mike Neu
Description:
Type: Recognition
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize student accomplishments and contributions to the Buckeye Union High School District.
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3.2 Future Ready Students of the Month
Presenter(s):
Mr. Biju Padmanabhan, Ms. Kimberly Heinz, and Ms. Kristin McClellan
Description:
Type: Recognition
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize student accomplishments and contributions to the Buckeye Union High School District.
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3.3 Employee of the Month Recognition
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee and Mrs. Dulce Hagen
Description:
Type: Recognition
Background: The Governing Board is pleased to recognize staff accomplishments and contributions to the Buckeye Union High School District. Administrative:
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4. Reports and Presentations
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4.1 Superintendent's Report
Description:
Type: Discussion, Information, Reports
Background: Dr. Bebee will share a summary of notable accomplishments and important updates from across the district. |
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4.2 District Enrollment Update
Presenter(s):
Mr. Jason Stuewe
Description:
Type: Discussion, Information, Reports
Background: Mr. Stuewe will share the latest district enrollment figures and trends.
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5. Public Comment
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5.1 Call to the Public (3 minutes maximum per individual) (30 minutes maximum time allotted)
Description:
Type: Procedural
This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not on the agenda. Therefore, action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. Each individual speaker will be limited to three minutes maximum and this agenda item will be limited to thirty minutes total. |
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6. Consent Agenda
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Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. |
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6.1 Overnight and/or Out-of-State Travel
Description:
Type: Action (Consent), Discussion
Background:
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6.2 Payroll Vouchers
Description:
Type: Action (Consent) Discussion
Background: Payroll vouchers for August 2026 are attached for review and ratification.
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6.3 Accounts Payable Vouchers
Description:
Type: Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Accounts Payable vouchers for August 2026 are attached for review and ratification. |
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6.4 Personnel Actions
Description:
Type: Action (Consent), Discussion
Background: Per A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1) the Governing Board may go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
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7. Matters Reserved for Board Action
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7.1 Gifts and Donations
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: There were two donations received by the Business Office since the August Board Meeting.
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7.2 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Qualified Evaluators of Certified Personnel for SY 2026-27
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: ARS 15-537 outlines the essential components of a teacher performance evaluation system, including designating persons who are qualified to evaluate teachers to serve as evaluators for the district's teacher performance evaluation system. Consistent with this statutory requirement and with procedures outlined in the district's Teacher Performance Evaluation System, it is necessary to identify those administrators whose specific training will permit them to act as qualified evaluators. The attached list of administrators have received training provided by the Arizona School Administration or another approved program on the purpose(s), procedure(s), knowledge and skills that ensure effective implementation of the evaluation system and are recommended for approval.
Qualified Evaluators for the 2026-27 SY:
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7.3 Discussion and Consideration of Approval for the Revision to the Transportation Agreement between BUHSD and West-MEC for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Action, Dicussion
Background: BUHSD and West-MEC desire to enter into an agreement to share the costs of transportation to shuttle students between the District’s comprehensive high school and the Southwest campus of West-MEC located at 500 N Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85326. The agreement will allow a savings of fuel, time, and personnel with respect to the cost. |
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7.4 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement(s) between BUHSD & Buckeye Elementary School District for CTE Curriculum Software FY 27
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: The district continues to partner with a number of surrounding districts. Attached is the IGA between BUHSD and Buckeye Elementary School District to share CTE curriculum resources for the school year 2026-27. All 7th and 8th graders will be introduced to Coding (Python) with the TechSmart Curriculum at the stated elementary schools. Semi-annual data usage will be given to Buckeye Union HS District CTE Department. All 8th graders in the district will take the YouScience assessment and be introduced to their top three Career Clusters through the YouScience career guidance system. All data results from the assessment will be given to Buckeye Union HS District CTE Department.
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7.5 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Donation Agreement between BUHSD and OZB 1 Harvard LP
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: Any homebuilder initially constructing a non-age-restricted multifamily residential unit with one or more bedrooms ("Dwelling Unit") on the Property agrees to pay to the District a one-time Donation for two hundred twenty-two (222) Dwelling Units authorized for development on the Property at the rate of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) per Dwelling Unit ("Donation").
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7.6 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Economic Security for the Transition from School to Work Services Program
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: The following is the Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment for the Transition from School to Work (TSW) program with the Department of Economic Security. The TSW Intergovernmental Agreement benefits our high school students receiving special education services by preparing students for a successful transition from the school setting to post-secondary opportunities.
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7.7 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of RFP Award Extension for Heinfeld & Meech for Audit Services
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: When a multi-year Request for Proposal (RFP) or bid is awarded to a vendor under procurement rules set forth by the State of Arizona, it is a one-year contract with four additional one-year renewals. Each year, the Governing Board must authorize the extension of the contract. Attached is a list of RFP and bid contracts that need to be extended for FY 2026/2027.
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7.8 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Proposition 301 Pay for Performance Plan for SY 26-27
Presenter(s):
Dr. Leslie Standerfer
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: The 301 Committee (consisting of District Core Administration, Principals, and 301 Coordinators from each campus) convened to update the district 301 performance plan for SY 2026-27. Shortly thereafter, the Principals and 301 Coordinators presented the initial proposal to all eligible certified staff members prior to bringing the plan forward. Pot 1 is 20% of the allocated funds and is paid per FTE. Pot 2 is 40% of the allocated funds plus any carryover of funds from the previous year. To meet the requirements this year, all eligible certified educators must complete the following components:
Pot 3 is 40% of the allocated funds will be used to directly compensate all eligible staff members for their direct work with students as allowed by statute.
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7.9 Discussion and Consideration for Approval of Administrative Pay for Performance Plan for SY 26-27
Presenter(s):
Dr. Leslie Standerfer
Description:
Type: Action, Discussion
Background: Performance Pay Plan Components for Administrators In order to achieve the district’s goal of retaining qualified and effective administrators in our district, a performance increment of up to 8% of the certified administrator’s annual salary (up to 4% per semester) is awarded if the administrator meets the following components and is assessed as "effective" on the Principal/Administrator Performance Evaluation System. Component One - Professional Growth Each eligible administrator must attend at least two professional development sessions fall semester and one session spring semester related to their specific job function and/or the district's/school's goals designed to improve teaching and learning. The administrator will write a reflection on what was learned and how that learning will enhance their effectiveness as a leader. In lieu of one session, the administrator may attend a Prep Connect, participate in a Champion Walk, or do a presentation at a Governing Board Meeting. Component Two - Supporting Teaching and Learning & Community Engagement Each eligible administrator will choose one of the following options to fulfill component two:
Component Three - Student Academic Progress Each eligible administrator will use the Goal Setting Process outlined in the Principal/Administrator Performance Evaluation Instrument to review student achievement data and create a SMART goal to improve student academic performance at their school. |
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8. Information / Discussion Items
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8.1 Monthly Financial Reports
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Discussion, Information
Background: Revenue and Expense reports for August 2026 are attached. Many of the accounts will be in the negative, because the cash balances will not be rolled over from FY 26 by the Maricopa County Education Service Agency until the Annual Financial Report is completed in October.
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8.2 Auxiliary, Tax Credit & Student Funds Report
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Discussion, Information
Background: Auxiliary, Tax Credit & Student Funds reports with revenues and expenses through August 2026 are attached. |
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8.3 Purchases Over $100,000
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Discussion, Information
Background: A list of purchases over $100,000 for the month of August 2026 is attached.
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8.4 Emergency Procurement (Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-1055 & 1056)
Presenter(s):
Dr. Ryan Pletnick
Description:
Type: Discussion, Information
Background: The nature of the emergency did not permit the convening of a meeting of the Governing Board to approve the emergency procurement. A determination is provided to describe the emergency and procurement of services.
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8.5 Emergency Preparedness Plans for FY 2026-27
Presenter(s):
Mr. Scott Warner
Description:
Type: Discussion, Information
Background: The Emergency Preparedness Plans for the four school sites and district office have been updated. |
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8.6 District, School, and Department GPIs
Presenter(s):
Dr. Bebee
Description:
Type: Information, Discussion
Background: The Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model that BUHSD has embraced for a long time includes involving all staff in continuous school improvement efforts. As part of that, the District Calendar allocates time for collaboration during bi-annual full-day Learning Conferences, quarterly half-day district PLC meetings, and weekly collaboration during late starts at the school level. During that allotted PLC time, faculty and staff work on specific projects and initiatives that help the District accomplish our shared goals. To help focus the PLC work and operationalize the district's Strategic Plan, guiding documents are created at the District, School, and Department level that include the Goals, Projects, and Initiatives (GPls) being focused on during that academic year. Those GPIs for the 2026 -27 academic year are provided here.
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9. Announcements and Date of Next Meeting
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9.1 Next Governing Board Meeting - October 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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Type: Information
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10. Adjournment
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10.1 Adjournment
Description:
Type: Action, Procedural
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